Effects of continuous positive airway pressure on cardiovascular biomarkers in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Ning ◽  
Tian-Song Zhang ◽  
Wan-Wan Wen ◽  
Kun Li ◽  
Yun-Xiao Yang ◽  
...  
2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 373-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Lei ◽  
Yunhui Lv ◽  
Kai Li ◽  
Lei Ma ◽  
Guodong Du ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate systematically the effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and the Web of Science were searched for studies investigating the effects of CPAP on blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension and OSA. The selected studies underwent quality assessment and meta-analysis, as well as being tested for heterogeneity. Results: Six randomized controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled estimates of the changes in mean systolic blood pressure and mean diastolic blood pressure (as assessed by 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring) were −5.40 mmHg (95% CI: −9.17 to −1.64; p = 0.001; I2 = 74%) and −3.86 mmHg (95% CI: −6.41 to −1.30; p = 0.00001; I2 = 79%), respectively. Conclusions: CPAP therapy can significantly reduce blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension and OSA.


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